Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent keyboard feel

good basic connectivity

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited upgrade options

no USB-C port

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

responsive keyboard

affordable price

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 24.7 cm x 2.03 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Iron grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - French Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Spanish
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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